La Morada, Peru

Full City Profile

653 Population 1/sq mi density

1,788 ft Elevation 545 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

La Morada has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 164.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,788 ft (545 m)
Area	617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-8.7914°N, 76.2495°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 164.2"

332% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 13.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 5.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru	M6.0	130 km
Oct 16, 1994	24 km E of Tingo María, Peru	M5.6	77 km
Oct 4, 1998	9 km E of Uchiza, Peru	M5.5	39 km
Aug 6, 2001	23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.4	139 km
Jun 12, 1995	63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru	M5.4	66 km
Apr 10, 2005	59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru	M5.3	136 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	94 km
Jul 25, 2015	74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.2	76 km
Jun 8, 2017	76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	98 km
Jun 5, 2008	30 km S of Uchiza, Peru	M5.2	23 km
Jun 26, 2008	41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.2	75 km
Mar 9, 2021	41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	43 km
Jan 8, 2003	51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	105 km
Jul 9, 2015	27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.0	58 km
Jun 13, 2024	55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru	M5.0	27 km
May 27, 2016	21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.0	143 km
Jan 13, 1997	34 km SSE of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.0	134 km
Jun 26, 2008	central Peru	M5.0	69 km
Mar 5, 2019	55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru	M4.9	142 km
Jan 23, 2007	55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru	M4.9	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	13.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	76°F (25°C)	13.2 in
March	76°F (25°C)	12.4 in
April	77°F (25°C)	9.4 in	Warmest
May	77°F (25°C)	8.2 in
June	76°F (24°C)	7.6 in
July	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	5.6 in
September	76°F (25°C)	5.8 in
October	77°F (25°C)	10.6 in
November	77°F (25°C)	12.0 in
December	76°F (25°C)	13.7 in

La Morada has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (5.6").

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